Wacky Cake - Vegan Chocolate Cake
Wacky Cake is a simple vegan chocolate cake made without eggs, milk, or butter. It's a well-known style of cake that dates back to the Depression era, when these supplies were not readily available.
Servings: 16
Ingredients
For the cake
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 tablespoon white vinegar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup hot water
For the chocolate glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar sifted
- 3 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 1 pinch salt
- ¼ cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
For the cake
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare an 8-inch x 8-inch baking pan with non-stick baking spray.
- Add 1½ cups flour, 1 cup sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 3 tablespoons cocoa powder to a medium bowl. Whisk to combine.
- Create a well in the middle of the dry mixture and add in 1 tablespoon vinegar, ½ cup vegetable oil, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 1 cup hot water. Stir until the mix is just combined.
- Pour batter into prepared baking pan. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until a toothpick comes out clean. Let the cake rest, until cool.
For the chocolate glaze
- Make the glaze by adding 2 cups powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons cocoa powder, ¼ cup water, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and a pinch of salt to a bowl. Whisk together until a shiny glaze is formed and no lumps are present.
- Pour the glaze over the cooled cake and use the back of a spatula to spread evenly. Let rest until glaze is set. Slice and enjoy!